Looking for full suspension for trail and street

[bikeman242]

Hello everyone. I'm looking for a more comfort oriented riding position dual suspension bike.
Injured wrist means I can't lean over to hard on it. Trail oriented but street enjoyable. Aprox 3" tires. 5k or below, mid drive. I'm 66, good with bikes but not super aggressive at this point.
Thanks for your thoughts..

This was what I wanted too - A full suspension comfort bike for riding the rail trails in all weather conditions. I quickly realized that there were only a few bikes that existed, and they were very expensive (Riese and Mueller, Bulls, etc.)

I realized that my best option was to buy a full suspension mountain bike and change out the headset. Put some riser handlebars, a stem riser, a short stem, and comfy grips, and you are nice and upright. Move the seat as forward as possible, and your reach is low.

I would just look for a full sus mountain bike that fits your budget, plan on $500 in additions, and go from there.

At some point I will get around to doing a full write-up on my bike for the forum to see.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

This was what I wanted too - A full suspension comfort bike for riding the rail trails in all weather conditions. I quickly realized that there were only a few bikes that existed, and they were very expensive (Riese and Mueller, Bulls, etc.)

I realized that my best option was to buy a full suspension mountain bike and change out the headset. Put some riser handlebars, a stem riser, a short stem, and comfy grips, and you are nice and upright. Move the seat as forward as possible, and your reach is low.

I would just look for a full sus mountain bike that fits your budget, plan on $500 in additions, and go from there.

At some point I will get around to doing a full write-up on my bike for the forum to see.

I bought Giant Trance E+ 2 Pro, added a 75 mm stem riser and a Topeak rack; had to replace the existing dropper post and saddle with better ones; I also own powerful external lighting. All that made e-bike such as @bikeman242 has described.

 

[reed scott]

This was what I wanted too - A full suspension comfort bike for riding the rail trails in all weather conditions. I quickly realized that there were only a few bikes that existed, and they were very expensive (Riese and Mueller, Bulls, etc.)

I realized that my best option was to buy a full suspension mountain bike and change out the headset. Put some riser handlebars, a stem riser, a short stem, and comfy grips, and you are nice and upright. Move the seat as forward as possible, and your reach is low.

I would just look for a full sus mountain bike that fits your budget, plan on $500 in additions, and go from there.

At some point I will get around to doing a full write-up on my bike for the forum to see.

Don't fail to think about cable lengths.

 

[reed scott]

Hello everyone. I'm looking for a more comfort oriented riding position dual suspension bike.
Injured wrist means I can't lean over to hard on it. Trail oriented but street enjoyable. Aprox 3" tires. 5k or below, mid drive. I'm 66, good with bikes but not super aggressive at this point.
Thanks for your thoughts..

I'm in a similar boat but with neck issues rather than a bum wrist. The advice about getting the bike you want with a different headset is good as long as you consider cable length. Here's a rebadged Frey AM 1000 (almost a dream bike) reasonable priced for what it is.

The RAPTOR Ultra Mountain eBike

Specifications： Motor: Bafang G510 Ultra Mid Drive 48V 1000W motor, 160N.m torque, peak power 1500w Battery: 48V 21Ah fit with 78pcs Samsung 35E cells Front fork: ROCKSHOX YARI Air suspension 160mm travel Rear shock: ROCKSHOX MONARCH 200*57mm air suspension Handlebar & Stem: 760mm, V style on...

boltonebikes.com

(ignore the dash between 1 and 500 in the link Kyle is being careful)

 

[bob armani]

Thank you..looks like a great bike..but for going on trails and loose gravel I'd like wider tires.
Thanks though looks like a great bike.

I can vouch for wider tires. My eMTB has the Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.8 inch and they are a fantastic all-rounder for pavement and trail riding. Previously, I was use to MTB tires that were narrow with less control. Very satisfied, I am able to experience these that have low rolling resistance and better puncture protection.

 

[reed scott]

I can vouch for wider tires. My eMTB has the Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.8 inch and they are a fantastic all-rounder for pavement and trail riding. Previously, I was use to MTB tires that were narrow with less control. Very satisfied, I am able to experience these that have low rolling resistance and better puncture protection.

That's what I've been thinking about 2.8 tires. I shall see.

 

[FlatSix911]

That's what I've been thinking about 2.8 tires. I shall see.

Another vote for 2.8" tires... the Nobby Nics are decent on-road and great off-road.

 

[steve mercier]

Agreed. I have a 2.8" Maxxis HD on the front which really floats smoothly over nasty washouts and such

 

[johnha7]

Hello everyone. I'm looking for a more comfort oriented riding position dual suspension bike.
Injured wrist means I can't lean over to hard on it. Trail oriented but street enjoyable. Aprox 3" tires. 5k or below, mid drive. I'm 66, good with bikes but not super aggressive at this point.
Thanks for your thoughts..

Here's one to consider from BoltonBikes.com: (first link is a video review; second is the bike on their website)

The Lancer - 1,000 watt Full Suspension - ETA September Shipping

Price increase coming soon. Shipping fees from overseas have increase over 5x. We will be raising prices on select models. PLEASE NOTE PRODUCTION CHANGES - BIKES MAY DIFFER FROM PHOTOS SHOWN The following changes have been made as of June 4th, 2021: All Lancer models are slate grey (Like the...

boltonebikes.com

 

[johnha7]

Hello everyone. I'm looking for a more comfort oriented riding position dual suspension bike.
Injured wrist means I can't lean over to hard on it. Trail oriented but street enjoyable. Aprox 3" tires. 5k or below, mid drive. I'm 66, good with bikes but not super aggressive at this point.
Thanks for your thoughts..

Hi again Hondo, here's another bike that you might consider - this one's from ElectricBikeCompany.com
It's not mid-drive but has lots of power and it's also not dual suspension (does have front suspension fork and 3" tires), but if you add a suspension seatpost (highly recommend Cirrus Cycles' KINEKT 2.1) and a suspension comfort seat, I think you will be very satisfied with the comfortable ride and be well under your $5k budget.